Yarn - Stansborough Grey, a New Zealand Rare Breed

The Stansborough Grey sheep from New Zealand are a hardy breed known for their striking grey fleece and adaptability to local farming conditions. Their wool is exceptionally soft, fine, and even, making it ideal for high-quality knitting and weaving projects. It also has a natural crimp and resilience, giving garments both warmth and durability.

Stansborough Grey wool was prized for creating the authentic, textured costumes in the Lord of the Rings movies, lending a natural, earthy look to the characters’ garments. Its softness, durability, and subtle colour variations helped bring Middle-earth to life on screen with realistic and comfortable clothing for the actors.